Quality Control Manager

• Lead quality management excellence in a specialised sleep medicine service

• Shape service outcomes and drive continuous improvement

• Work at the forefront of sleep research and clinical innovation

Manage and enhance quality systems, lead internal audits, and drive continuous improvement within a high‑performing sleep disorders service.

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientists
Remuneration: $112,409.33 - $119,173.76 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital 

Where you'll be working
Join the Westmead Sleep Investigation and Research Centre, located within Westmead Hospital—one of Australia’s leading tertiary teaching hospitals. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, patient‑centred care and service excellence in the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders.

• Work in a state‑of‑the‑art sleep research and clinical facility

• Support a high‑performing team of scientists, clinicians and technical staff

• Contribute to a culture focused on safety, quality and evidence‑based practice

• Be part of a supportive environment that values expertise and development

• Play a pivotal role in maintaining accreditation and service performance

What you'll be doing 
As the Senior Scientific Officer – Quality Control (Sleep), you will oversee and strengthen the quality management systems that support clinical and research activities within the Sleep Investigation and Research Centre. You’ll partner closely with clinical and scientific staff to develop robust procedures, deliver continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

• Define, maintain and improve operational processes, procedures and documentation

• Lead internal audit programs, including auditor training and support

• Contribute to service planning, accreditation readiness and quality system development

• Support staff development through orientation, training and performance initiatives

• Provide operational support and leave relief for the Sleep Services Manager, including rostering, payroll coordination and staffing oversight

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.   

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications: Must hold a relevant Science Degree

Selection Criteria

1. Experience in quality control in a sleep laboratory or relevant industry.

2. Relevant degree in Respiratory and/or Sleep Physiology.

3. Knowledge of and commitment to quality improvement and workplace safety

4. Experience with patient monitoring techniques in respiratory, neurology or sleep physiology

5. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

6. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills

7. Experience in external accreditation processes

8. Previous applicants who have applied and wish to be reconsidered, please contact the hiring manager to discuss submitting a revised offline application.

9. Skills in Database interrogation, implementation and creation, basic biomedical engineering including troubleshooting techniques and project management would be advantageous

    

Requisition ID:  REQ642633
Applications Close:  20th March 2026

 
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• For inquiries about the role, contact Stephen Lambert E:Stephen.lambert@health.nsw.gov.au P:0433152170